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Have you ever wondered what real Irish people think of movies and tv supposedly set in Ireland? We're here to let you know by going through the best and worst of them. We review and dissect these "irish" movies based on, in and around ireland to tell you if they are a good representation of ireland or if you're being fed a load of blarney.
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Talking Blarney Podcast Stuart Mcnamara, Rob Cross

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Have you ever wondered what real Irish people think of movies and tv supposedly set in Ireland? We're here to let you know by going through the best and worst of them. We review and dissect these "irish" movies based on, in and around ireland to tell you if they are a good representation of ireland or if you're being fed a load of blarney.
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    A Not So Irish Goodbye

    A Not So Irish Goodbye

    In this weeks episode we say goodbye with a bang.
    We start off with the sad news that this will be the last episode of the Talking Blarney Podcast.
    Then we jump into talking about the Rose of Tralee festival which was sadly cancelled again this year.
    For our last report we discuss what is known about the first people to come and live in Ireland.

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    • 59 min
    Finian's Rainbow and End of Covid

    Finian's Rainbow and End of Covid

    This week we review the movie, Finian's Rainbow.
    We also talk through what is happening in Ireland regarding the end of Covid
    If you have any questions, recommendations or comments you can contact us on twitter: @BlarneyPod
    Or by email: Talkingblarneypod@gmail.com

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    • 53 min
    From Celtic Tiger to Housing Crisis

    From Celtic Tiger to Housing Crisis

    Another sad week where we don't have our wonderful co-host Rob.
    This week I talk through the ongoing Irish housing crisis and how we got here. Starting with the Celtic Tiger in the 90's to Vulture Funds and homelessness.
    If you have any questions, recommendations or comments you can contact us on twitter: @BlarneyPod
    Or by email: Talkingblarneypod@gmail.com

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    • 19 min
    The Crimes of Winston Churchill and The Seanad

    The Crimes of Winston Churchill and The Seanad

    This week we delve into the many terrible things Winston Churchill did during his long career, from the black and tans to the Bengal famine.
    We also discuss the crazy ways to get elected to Seanad Éireann and how Irish millennials are the first generation to be poorer than the
    previous generation.
    If you have any questions, recommendations or comments you can contact us on twitter: @BlarneyPod
    Or by email: Talkingblarneypod@gmail.com

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    • 54 min
    As Luck Would Have It and Irish Crime

    As Luck Would Have It and Irish Crime

    Happy Birthday Rob!
    This week we start of by tackling our growing concerns over crimes in Ireland.
    We then jump onto our review of the Hallmark movie, As luck would have it.
    If you have any questions, recommendations or comments you can contact us on twitter: @BlarneyPod
    Or by email: Talkingblarneypod@gmail.com

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    • 44 min
    Fionn Mac Cumhail and Irish Racism

    Fionn Mac Cumhail and Irish Racism

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    • 18 min

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dillonh36 ,

Sweet Talking Blarney

LOVE this podcast. You guys are funny, relatable, and a pleasure to listen to anytime I can! Great banter, content, and rhythm in your show, keep up the great work!

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